Gibraltar Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Gibraltar generated 220 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 81.8%, followed by other fossil (18.2%). Demand was 220 GWh and each kWh generated emitted 591 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Gibraltar generated 220 GWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 81.8% of Gibraltar's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 18.2% of Gibraltar's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 0.0% of Gibraltar's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Gibraltar's electricity was 591 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Gibraltar's carbon intensity in 2024 was 15% lower than in 2000, when it was 692 gCO2/kWh.
- Gibraltar had the 186th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 220 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 220 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 5.59 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 591 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.13 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 186 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 180 GWh | 81.8% |
| Other fossil | 40.0 GWh | 18.2% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Gas | Other fossil |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 TWh | 130 GWh |
| 2001 | 0 TWh | 130 GWh |
| 2002 | 0 TWh | 130 GWh |
| 2003 | 0 TWh | 130 GWh |
| 2004 | 0 TWh | 140 GWh |
| 2005 | 0 TWh | 140 GWh |
| 2006 | 0 TWh | 150 GWh |
| 2007 | 0 TWh | 160 GWh |
| 2008 | 0 TWh | 170 GWh |
| 2009 | 0 TWh | 170 GWh |
| 2010 | 0 TWh | 180 GWh |
| 2011 | 0 TWh | 170 GWh |
| 2012 | 0 TWh | 180 GWh |
| 2013 | 0 TWh | 190 GWh |
| 2014 | 0 TWh | 200 GWh |
| 2015 | 0 TWh | 220 GWh |
| 2016 | 0 TWh | 210 GWh |
| 2017 | 0 TWh | 210 GWh |
| 2018 | 0 TWh | 220 GWh |
| 2019 | 70.0 GWh | 150 GWh |
| 2020 | 210 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2021 | 230 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2022 | 210 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2023 | 190 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 180 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 220 GWh | 220 GWh | 591 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 230 GWh | 230 GWh | 609 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 210 GWh | 210 GWh | 571 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 230 GWh | 230 GWh | 565 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 210 GWh | 210 GWh | 571 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 220 GWh | 220 GWh | 636 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 220 GWh | 220 GWh | 636 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 210 GWh | 210 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 210 GWh | 210 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 220 GWh | 220 GWh | 636 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Gibraltar, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024. Ember's API does not cover Gibraltar; these figures come from Ember's yearly data file.
Gibraltar Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Gibraltar?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Gibraltar in 2024, supplying 81.8% of generation, followed by other fossil (18.2%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Gibraltar use?
Gibraltar used 220 GWh of electricity in 2024, about 5.59 MWh per person.
How clean is Gibraltar's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Gibraltar emitted 591 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 0.0% of generation. That is 25% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.